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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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